Communications Specialist Job at Doctors Council, Remote

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  • Doctors Council
  • Remote

Job Description

Doctors Council
a national affiliate of SEIU

Communications Specialist

Based in Western United States (preferably California)
(remote with travel as needed)

About Us: 
Doctors Council SEIU brings together frontline doctors to win a united voice for doctors, our patients and the communities we serve. Our members practice in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Pennsylvania. We work to build a stronger voice for our members during a time of profound change and transition in the healthcare industry, and to use that voice to improve care for our patients and health in the communities we serve as well as better the conditions under which our doctors deliver that care. Our national office is located in Manhattan, in the heart of New York City. To learn more about us, please visit our website at

Position Available: Communications Specialist
Location: Western United States (preferably California) - remote with travel as needed
Reporting To: Communications Director

Role at a Glance:
We seek a strategic, action-oriented communications professional to lead our outreach, media relations, and advocacy efforts in support of members, organizing, and patient-centered care. This role coordinates with communities, medical associations, elected officials, and other partners to advance our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop national/state/local outreach and stakeholder engagement plans; build durable alliances with community partners, medical groups, and elected officials.
  • Lead internal and external communications: newsletters, emails, op-eds, press materials, fact sheets, and website content.
  • Manage media relations: press releases, briefings, interviews, rapid responses, and events.
  • Oversee digital channels (social media, blogs, website, email/SMS) and explore mobile-app opportunities.
  • Support organizing and advocacy campaigns with clear messaging and strategic branding.
  • Produce regular activity reports and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; + experience in strategic communications across campaigns (organizing, political, legislative, or community/grassroots). Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable programs; strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills. Experience in media relations (press materials, briefings, interviews) and digital communications. Ability to travel domestically; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Knowledge of labor movement/union organizing; strong research and political analysis skills.

Proficiency with office software; comfort with multiple communication platforms (X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok) and multimedia production.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in healthcare policy or labor organizing; basic graphic/video production.
  • Multilingual abilities and experience engaging diverse communities.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary: $100,000 – $115,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical and dental for self and dependents; defined-benefit pension
  • Work arrangement: Remote-friendly with travel; professional development opportunities
  • Impact: Lead communications shaping health policy and patient-centered care

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:
Doctors Council SEIU is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide accommodations upon request.

Application Instructions:
Submit: cover letter, writing sample, detailed résumé, and at least three professional references (names, addresses, phone numbers) to:

Email: jdean@doctoscouncil.org and tbolden@doctorscouncil.org

Please put the Subject Line: Communications Specialist in your email.

WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information at .

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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